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Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say

CBS News and The Washington Times describe the same event in different terms.

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

DIFFERENT SPIN

HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningCenter-leftJackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear, dies after attack by 2 other eaglesCBS NewsHigh
Right-leaningCenter-rightJackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illnessPittsburgh Tribune ReviewMostly Factual
Center baseline · KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesHighBeloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say

As of August 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie, who had been receiving intensive medical care for a prolonged illness, has died.
The headline split The left frames it as "Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear, dies after attack by 2 other eagles". The right frames it as "Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness".
Match confidence High confidence. 11 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

11 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceModerate

64/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftJackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear, dies after attack by 2 other eagles

CBS News · Center-left · News report

CenterBeloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say

KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report

Right / center-rightJackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

Pittsburgh Tribune Review · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Aug 10, 10:44 PM

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, died Monday after being treated for an illness at a vete...

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 10, 11:45 PM

Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say

Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie, who had been receiving intensive medical care for a prolonged illness, has died.

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Aug 10, 11:37 PM

The story of Jackie the famous Big Bear bald eagle

Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle was, arguably, the most famous bald eagle in the world. She and her partner, Shadow, gained millions of fans as they raised their chicks and battled storms in...

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CBS NewsNews report · Aug 10, 11:32 PM

Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear, dies after attack by 2 other eagles

Jackie, of the beloved bald eagle duo Jackie and Shadow, watched by millions on the Big Bear live feed, has died.

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New York Times USNews report · Aug 10, 11:14 PM

From Nest to Deathbed, Jackie the Eagle Entranced California and Beyond

The bald eagle and her mate gained fame during the pandemic, as a livestream tracked their nesting attempts. She died while being treated for anemia.

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Deseret NewsNews report · Aug 10, 11:00 PM

RIP, Jackie, the bald eagle mom who captivated millions

Jackie, the female bald eagle made famous with a livestream from Big Bear Valley in California, has died, the raptor center caring for her announced Monday. The news was announced on social...

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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Aug 10, 10:40 PM

Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

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Center-rightMostly Factual
Las Vegas Review-JournalNews report · Aug 10, 10:18 PM

Jackie, world-famous bald eagle, dies in California after mysterious illness

After a weekslong battle with a mysterious illness, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie died early Monday morning at an Ojai rehabilitation center. She was 14.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 10, 10:17 PM

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, has died after being treated for an illness at a veterinary facility.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Aug 10, 10:16 PM

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species' recovery in California, died Monday after being treated for an illness at a veterinary facility, her car...

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Aug 10, 9:47 PM

Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle, dies in California after mysterious illness

LOS ANGELES — After a weekslong battle with a mysterious illness, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie died early Monday morning at an Ojai rehabilitation center. She was 14.

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Details64/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 11 sources
64/99 Wording GapHigh confidence11 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 11 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 10, 9:47 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

Aug 10, 10:16 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Aug 10, 10:17 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Aug 10, 10:18 PM: Las Vegas Review-Journal joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 64/99 and story health is stable · 11 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.